DuncanW Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Had a bit of a sideways moment at weekend and nudged rear arch. Am I right in thinking these are bonded on around the arch under the black trim with silkaflex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Fox Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 No I don't think so. Rivnuts and bolts where there is no access to the back of the panels, nuts and bolts into the boot area. Many people use plastic bolts which break off without too much damage to the aluminium. No glue. Full time class 4 Zetec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Duncan Im not far from Shropshire over Offa's Dyke in Ruthin if you need any help..Ive got loads of rivnuts/plastic screws etc Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanW Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 Thanks but.... The right angled 'edging' is still attached to the side panel/boot. It's the curved part of the arch that has come away from the right angled 'edging' strip. I think you are referring to the fixing of the 'right angled edging' to the side panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 If the edging trim is attached to the side of the car then this is coincidental - it is not normally fixed to the side skin but pushed in between the wing and the car - simply squashed in between. The rear wing is bolted on so if it has pulled away from the car it is likely that you have pulled a rivnut or 2 through the skin - usually quite fixable Solent Se7ens Web! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanW Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 Sorry but it's not the rubber trim strip either. If I lift off the loose arch, the edge that bolts onto the side panel will still be attached to the car. I've got a photo but don't know how to post it on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Duncan Hi, you cant post a picture directly on BC the easiest way is to post on Picasa or similar then post a link to it on here. hope that makes sense. if its any help if you want to e-mail it to me tjbird at gmail dot com and i will bung it up on picasa and link it Tim CSR 200 Aztec and Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Duncans pictures CSR 200 Aztec and Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 is it a Caterham ? the photos a bit too close to get a true idea of the design but It doesnt look like a caterham wing here is my Duratec R .... C7 TOP Taffia AO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanW Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Yes, I presume it IS a Caterham wing, it's a 2004 Factory Built R400. I'll try & take a picture further away, but then you can't see what the problem is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 ok I guess the fiberglass wing has therefore delaminated during the nudge ? leaving the 90 degree section on the car and wing waving around. the wings normally have a 90degree lip through which the fixings are bolted. here is my Duratec R .... C7 TOP Taffia AO Edited by - Dave J on 22 Sep 2010 10:12:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 a clear photo from under the wing will probably show if its delaminated here is my Duratec R .... C7 TOP Taffia AO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Corner Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I agree with Dave J, the 90 degree lip looks like it is on the car and the wing is waving around. But the break appears too clean to be delamination. Were some wings made with a separate 90 lip that was bonded to the curved wing ??? Looks odd anyway, perhaps sikaflex it back on............. Rik Roadsport SV 1.6 Sigma 150 in Viper Blue here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Not seen one do that before but it does look like it could be bonded back together - probably with resin by someone who knows what they are doing though- it could get messy! Solent Se7ens Web! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanW Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 It has de-laminated all the way around. It's only the pop-rivets from the wheel arch protectors that is holding the arch on. Better Picture here and here Duncan Williams Superlight R400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Thinking about it more, this is probably a lot better than having the rivnuts pulling through the side skin, if the wing is otherwise undamaged then you have probably got off quite lightly, this should be easy to bond back together Potentially without the need to take it off the car (if you are feeling brave!) Solent Se7ens Web! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 is it a carbon wing ? I would advise caterham of this problem just to make them aware. In some respects its better to delaminate than to rip out your side skins ? also a good design to increase the width of the wings for wide slicks here is my Duratec R .... C7 TOP Taffia AO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattie Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Looks like painted carbon fibre wings to me. In which case, rough up and epoxy or as mentioned before Sikaflex. Martyn R300GRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanW Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Thanks Guys.... Indeed they are painted carbon-fibre wings. The angled fixing strip are also carbon. I've now rubbed down and applied Sikaflex. Bag of tie-wraps are permanently in boot....just in case. Thanks Duncan Williams Superlight R400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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